Falun Gong practitioner Zhang Cuiying of Sydney, Australia clarified the truth about Falun Dafa with her first personal art exhibition. After showing for three days, it came to a successful close at 10pm on May 11. The exhibition included over 60 traditional Chinese paintings of figures, landscapes, flowers, and plants. Among them, Koala's Hundred Delights, painted on a seven-meter scroll, became the center of attention. Many newspapers chose this one as the illustration of their articles.
In the past, the Chinese newspapers in Sydney had rarely given positive reports about Falun Gong. During the exhibition, reporters from the two largest Chinese newspapers, Singtao Daily and Self-Reliance Newsflash, were among the visitors. One newspaper even sent two reporters, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. The sharp contrast between the inhumane persecutions the artist encountered in China, and her serene, harmonious paintings intrigued reporters and guests alike. Through the exhibition, they experienced the power of Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance.
On the first afternoon of the exhibition, Zhang held a press conference in the exhibition hall along with another practitioner who had recently been blocked from entering Hong Kong. The next day, both newspapers not only gave positive reports about Falun Dafa, but also placed the stories in prominent positions in their respective papers. That same day, Singtao Daily published three positive articles on Falun Dafa and included illustrations by the artist. The power of Dafa is spreading far and wide as more and more people are able see its true goodness.
Over 50 visitors, including congressmen, artists, and people from other professions, left their names and comments during the exhibition. Below are a few of their comments:
A state congressman: "Thank you for your exhibition. The Bodhisattva Kuanyin that you painted has especially enlightened me."
An artist: "The beautiful and serene paintings are gently resonating in my heart."
A college student: "I will never forget her life's journey of great forbearance."
A research assistant: "Beautiful paintings and a kind artist. I am glad that she can return to Australia safely."
A computer manager: "May peace and beauty last forever!"
An accountant: "Terrific! She should receive more acknowledgements, especially for her human rights efforts. All people equally deserve human rights."
An accountant: "I pray for the freedom of the innocent."
An artist: "I support both the artist's exercise practice and everything she has done."
A visitor to Australia: "Cuiying does well in her painting and is a good person. Seeing her spread Chinese culture in Australia and win honor for the Chinese has given me great memories."
Two old people who came to Australia to visit wrote down these words with tears, "Your paintings are beautiful. Your calligraphy is beautiful. You have a kind heart. You were jailed for standing up for justice...We respect you."
An Australian practitioner
May 13, 2001
Category: April 25 Events
